Pro vs Air: A 2024 Macbook Showdown 

It is hard to choose between the MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air because both laptops are excellent; however, they have different strengths and come in different sizes.

As the name suggests, the MacBook Air series is the lightest and most portable laptop lineup. Currently, you can buy the Air in three versions. 2020’s M1 MacBook Air (starting cost ₹99,900), 2022’s M2 MacBook Air 13-inch (starting cost ₹1,14,900) and 2023’s M2 MacBook 15-inch (starting cost ₹1,34,900). 

Regarding the MacBook Pro, that’s exactly what you’re getting: Pro-user level power. For the new M3 MacBook Pro, your options are the base M3 chip 14-inch model that starts at ₹1,69,900.  

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If you’re a professional content creator, you might want to take advantage of the increased power of the Apple M3 Pro and M3 Max silicon. These chips are available in the M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch (starting price ₹1,99,900 for the M3 Pro model / ₹319,900 for the M3 Max version). There’s also the larger M3 MacBook Pro 16-inch, with the M3 Pro model starting at ₹2,49,900 and the M3 Max edition costing a whopping ₹3,49,900 for its starting configuration. 

The ongoing rumours around the M3 MacBook Air is the last big unanswered question in this Air vs Pro debate. Although the specifications of this laptop are yet unknown, it looks likely to launch in the first half of 2024.

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Macbook Pro vs Air: Design 

• Both MacBook Air and Pro are made from machined aluminium and come in silver and Space Gray colours. Although Air has more colour options.
• The MacBook Air has a tapered-wedge design, while the new MacBook Pros have slim bezels and a notch at the top for the webcam.
• With thinner bezels and a camera notch, the M2 MacBook Air looks more like the 2021 MacBook Pros.
• The M2 MacBook Pro has the same design as its M1-powered predecessor.
• The new M3 MacBook Pro has the same dimensions as the M2 model, but it comes in a new colour, Space Black, which is exclusive to models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips.

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Macbook Pro vs Air: Ports

• The MacBook Air is not the best choice if you want plenty of ports because it offers only two Thunderbolt 3 ports. 
• Even the 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 processor has only two Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports. 
• The newer M2-powered Macs share the same number of ports, but they’re Thunderbolt 4/USB4.
• The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros offer the most number of ports, including three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port and an SD Card slot. There’s also MagSafe charging.

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Macbook Pro vs Air: Display

• The MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro have similar Retina displays, while the MacBook Air 2022 and M2 MacBook Pro have brighter Liquid Retina XDR displays. 
• If you’re looking for the brightest and most colourful display possible, then the M3 MacBook Pro is the best option. 
• However, if you’re on a budget or don’t need the absolute best display, the MacBook Air 2022 or M2 MacBook Pro are still great options.

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Macbook Pro vs Air: Performance

CPU

• M1-based Air and Pro are still good for basic tasks, but slower than newer models.
• M2 Pro and Max chips in the 2023 MacBook Pros are significantly faster.
• The M3 MacBook Pro is expected to be even faster, with claims of up to 40% improvement over the M1 Pro.

Gaming

• M1 Air and Pro struggle with demanding games.
• The M2 MacBook Pro doesn’t offer much improvement over the M1 for gaming.
• M3 MacBook Pro has enhanced GPU and new features like ray tracing, promising better performance for modern games.

Video Editing

• M1 MacBook Pro is faster than M1 Air for video transcoding.
• 2023 M2 Pro and Max chips in MacBook Pros are significantly faster.
• M2 MacBook Pro also offers good performance.

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Macbook Pro vs Air: Battery Life

• MacBooks generally offer superior battery life compared to other laptops.
• M1 and M2 chips further improved battery efficiency.
• The M3 MacBook Pro holds the potential to set a new record.

Macbook Pro vs Air: Which One Should You Buy?

This is somewhat tricky because different users have different needs. The M2 MacBook Air is the best MacBook for most users, offering awesome performance and longer battery life in a fairly portable design. If you can push your budget a bit more, you can also think about the more recent M2 MacBook Air 15-inch due to the impressive portability for its screen size. 

MacBook Pro laptops are well worth buying if you need a laptop that can handle the most demanding of daily computing tasks.

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